Singular

die

Exfrau

Q: Is it der, die, or das Exfrau?

It is die Exfrau. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Exfrau is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What is the plural of die Exfrau?

The plural form of die Exfrau is die Exfrauen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

Q: What does die Exfrau mean in English?

The German word die Exfrau translates to “ex-wife” in English.

Q: How do you decline die Exfrau?

Like all German nouns, Exfrau changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: die Exfrau Akkusativ: die Exfrau Dativ: der Exfrau Genitiv: der Exfrau These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.

ex-wife

Plural: die Exfrauen

Strong

Why does the noun Exfrau have the article die?

Nouns referring to female persons are feminine.

Examples

die Frau (woman), die Mutter (mother), die Schwester (sister), die Tochter (daughter), die Tante (aunt), die Nichte (niece), die Großmutter (grandmother)

Exceptions

das Mädchen (girl), das Fräulein (Miss) - due to diminutive -chen/-lein

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Declension table for German noun Exfrau

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	die Exfrau	eine Exfrau	keine Exfrau
Akkusativ	die Exfrau	eine Exfrau	keine Exfrau
Dativ	der Exfrau	einer Exfrau	keiner Exfrau
Genitiv	der Exfrau	einer Exfrau	keiner Exfrau
Nominativ	die Exfrauen	Exfrauen	keine Exfrauen
Akkusativ	die Exfrauen	Exfrauen	keine Exfrauen
Dativ	den Exfrauen	Exfrauen	keinen Exfrauen
Genitiv	der Exfrauen	Exfrauen	keiner Exfrauen

Examples in context

Real sentences using Exfrau in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Die alte Exfrau ist nett.The old ex-wife is nice.	Eine bekannte Exfrau kommt heute.A known ex-wife is coming today.	Keine liebe Exfrau ruft an.No dear ex-wife is calling.
Akkusativ	Ich sehe die alte Exfrau.I see the old ex-wife.	Er trifft eine bekannte Exfrau.He meets a known ex-wife.	Ich kenne keine liebe Exfrau.I don't know any dear ex-wife.
Dativ	Ich spreche mit der alten Exfrau.I speak with the old ex-wife.	Er hilft einer bekannten Exfrau.He helps a known ex-wife.	Ich traue keiner lieben Exfrau.I don't trust any dear ex-wife.
Genitiv	Das Auto der alten Exfrau ist neu.The car of the old ex-wife is new.	Der Name einer bekannten Exfrau ist lustig.The name of a known ex-wife is funny.	Die Meinung keiner lieben Exfrau zählt.The opinion of no dear ex-wife counts.
Nominativ	Die alten Exfrauen sind hier.The old ex-wives are here.	Bekannte Exfrauen leben dort.Known ex-wives live there.	Keine lieben Exfrauen kommen mit.No dear ex-wives are coming along.
Akkusativ	Wir besuchen die alten Exfrauen.We are visiting the old ex-wives.	Er kennt bekannte Exfrauen.He knows known ex-wives.	Ich mag keine lieben Exfrauen.I don't like any dear ex-wives.
Dativ	Ich helfe den alten Exfrauen.I help the old ex-wives.	Er spricht mit bekannten Exfrauen.He speaks with known ex-wives.	Ich gebe keinen lieben Exfrauen Geld.I don't give money to any dear ex-wives.
Genitiv	Die Häuser der alten Exfrauen sind groß.The houses of the old ex-wives are big.	Die Kinder bekannter Exfrauen sind erwachsen.The children of known ex-wives are grown up.	Die Geschichten keiner lieben Exfrauen interessieren.The stories of no dear ex-wives are interesting.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Exfrau?

It is die Exfrau. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Exfrau is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of die Exfrau?

The plural form of die Exfrau is die Exfrauen. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does die Exfrau mean in English?

The German word die Exfrau translates to “ex-wife” in English.

How do you decline die Exfrau?

Like all German nouns, Exfrau changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: die Exfrau
Akkusativ: die Exfrau
Dativ: der Exfrau
Genitiv: der Exfrau

These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.